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Broom Sedge

Andropogon Virginicus

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Overview

Andropogon virginicus, commonly known as Broom Sedge, is a warm-season perennial grass native to North America. Growing 2-3 ft tall, this clump-forming grass flaunts rich green blades turning distinctive reddish-bronze come fall. Broom Sedge thrives in full sun on dry, infertile soils, making it ideal for low-maintenance areas and restoration projects. Its unique color adds autumn-winter interest, and it provides habitat for wildlife. Zones 3-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–9Climate Temperate
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Andropogon virginicus, commonly known as Broom Sedge, is a warm-season perennial grass native to North America
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Andropogon virginicus, commonly known as Broom Sedge, is a warm-season perennial grass native to North AmericaBroom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — making it ideal for low-maintenance areas and restoration projectsBroom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Broom Sedge thrives in full sun on dryBroom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Its unique color adds autumn-winter interest, and it provides habitat for wildlifeBroom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — scientifically known as Andropogon virginicusBroom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — is a warm-season grass indigenous to the eastern United States+12

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — this clump-forming grass flaunts rich green blades turning distinctive reddish-bronze come fall
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Andropogon virginicus, commonly known as Broom Sedge, is a warm-season perennial grass native to North America
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — making it ideal for low-maintenance areas and restoration projects
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Broom Sedge thrives in full sun on dry
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Its unique color adds autumn-winter interest, and it provides habitat for wildlife
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — scientifically known as Andropogon virginicus
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — is a warm-season grass indigenous to the eastern United States
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — This perennial grass is favored for its adaptability and ornamental attributes
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — thriving in USDA zones 5 through 9
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — particularly in naturalized or wildflower gardens
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Growing to a height of 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — its clumping growth pattern creates a textured
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — upright presence in any landscape.<br><br>The foliage of Broom Sedge is a standout
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — with bluish-green blades in spring and summer that transform into a striking bronze-orange in fall
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — silvery-white flower panicles emerge
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — providing extended visual interest
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — which can add an additional 1 to 2 feet in height
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — ethereal effect.<br><br>Adaptable to a range of soil types
Broom Sedge (Andropogon Virginicus) — Broom Sedge thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained conditions but tolerates poor

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